Accounts Payable Assistant - ARD975159 - Harrogate
Purpose of the Role
This exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Administrator to join our AP team supporting the AP Manager. You will ensure the successful operation of the AP process. You will be responsible for ensuring accuracy of all payments within the agreed timeframes and in accordance with our regulations and policies.
The post is hybrid with a requirement to attend our Harrogate office 2 days per week.
What you will do
This is an overview and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Collaborating with your line manager, you will develop your own objectives but focus on all of the following:
1. Process a high volume of invoices in accordance with internal controls and policies.
2. Reconcile vendor and nominal accounts as part of the month end processes.
3. Process payments – Ad hoc and scheduled payment cycles and submitting to Manager for review.
4. Manage the Central AP mailbox to ensure all invoices are processed in line with SLA.
5. Build working relationships with cross-functional teams, such as Procurement, Facilities & IT, optimise vendor relationships and improve overall Accounts Payable performance.
6. Assist line manager with any additional ad hoc tasks.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who has Accounts Payable experience and ideally understands best practice with a systems based Purchase Order environment. You will need to be proficient in using accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics D365) and have intermediate MS Excel skills.
This is an opportunity for an individual who can work well under pressure, meet deadlines and be adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively across all mediums, with both internal and external stakeholders. You will be a team player but also proactive in managing your own workload.
In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family and be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:
7. Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
8. Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
9. Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
10. 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
11. 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities
12. The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group
We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future.